Sonallah Ibrahim

Egyptian novelist
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Sonallah Ibrahim

Summary

Sonallah Ibrahim is a human[1]. He was born in Cairo[2]. He was born on August 3, 1937[3]. He passed away in Cairo[4]. He died on August 13, 2025[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], film director[8], and novelist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Sonallah Ibrahim was born in Cairo[2].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim passed away in Cairo[4].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim was born on August 3, 1937[3].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim died on August 13, 2025[5].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim held citizenship in Kingdom of Egypt[11].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim held citizenship in Republic of Egypt[12].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim held citizenship in United Arab Republic[13].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim held citizenship in Egypt[14].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim's professions included writer[6].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim's professions included journalist[7].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim worked as a film director[8].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim's professions included novelist[9].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim was educated at Cairo University[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Sonallah Ibrahim is Zaat[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Sonallah Ibrahim is Sharaf[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Sonallah Ibrahim is Birlīn 69[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Sonallah Ibrahim is Al-lajna[19].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim received the Ibn Rushd Prize for Freedom of Thought[20].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim is recorded as male[21].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim is associated with the left-wing movement[23].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[24].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim's family name is recorded as Ibrahim[25].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim's given name is recorded as Sun'allah[26].
  • Sonallah Ibrahim's topic's main category is recorded as Q135922625[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Cairo[2], Sonallah Ibrahim… he was born on August 3, 1937[3].

Education

Sonallah Ibrahim's education included a stint at Cairo University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], film director[8], and novelist[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Zaat[16], a literary work[28]; Sharaf[17], a literary work[29]; Birlīn 69[18], a literary work[30]; and Al-lajna[19], a version, edition or translation[31].

Recognition

Sonallah Ibrahim received the Ibn Rushd Prize for Freedom of Thought[20].

Death and Burial

Sonallah Ibrahim died on August 13, 2025[5]. He passed away in Cairo[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[24].

Why It Matters

Sonallah Ibrahim ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Sonallah Ibrahim born?

Born in Cairo[2], Sonallah Ibrahim…

Where did Sonallah Ibrahim die?

Sonallah Ibrahim passed away in Cairo[4].

What did Sonallah Ibrahim do for work?

Sonallah Ibrahim worked as writer[6], journalist[7], film director[8], and novelist[9].

Where did Sonallah Ibrahim go to school?

Sonallah Ibrahim was educated at Cairo University[15].

What awards did Sonallah Ibrahim receive?

Honors received include Ibn Rushd Prize for Freedom of Thought[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . dailynewsegypt.com. dailynewsegypt.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . dailynewsegypt.com. dailynewsegypt.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . france24.com. Retrieved . france24.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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